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Shrub Roses

These are generally hardy and easy to care for roses. They’re easy to identify by the way the roses bloom on the bush. Rather than one bloom per stem, shrub roses sprout blooms in clusters, and they can grow up to 6 feet tall and 15 feet wide.

Shrub Roses


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Roses are known for being short-tempered and difficult to care for. However, not all commissions are created equal. Bush roses are some of the easiest to grow and share the same beautiful properties of classic roses – but without the hassles.

Bush roses come in many colors, from snow-white to deep purple. Although the flowers are not as showy as traditional hybrid teas, bush roses require less maintenance and are more durable. Newer cultivars have been bred for exceptional disease resistance, hardiness and greater number of blooms.

BASIC

Height / Spread:

The tree is bushy, 1 to 20 feet tall and 1 to 15 feet wide depending on the variety.

Exposure:

Full sun to light shade; Blooming is best in full sun.

Bloom time:

Some flowers bloom once in late spring to early summer, but many modern varieties have two or more blooms during the growing season. Some flower continuously from late spring until frost.

The flowers:

The flowers are attractive single or double, sometimes fragrant, and come in almost any color, except green or blue.

Foliage:

Shiny or dull, green or blue in color, with oblong leaves with sharp serrations at the edges. Branches may or may not be thorny. Some varieties have attractive fall foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, or purple.

Rose hips:

When the flowers have finished blooming, many varieties develop a berry-like fruit called a hippocampus, which can be red, orange, pink, or yellow.

Toxicity:

All parts of the rose plant are non-toxic to dogs and cats, although some pets may experience mild discomfort from ingesting any of the plants. The thorns of the rose can cause internal injury.

Deer resistance:

The blooms and new growth on roses are appetizing to deer. Some rose varieties such as rugosas are less appealing because of the thorns or taste. All rose plants will benefit from protection from deer.

PLANTING

When to plant:

Plant during the milder months of spring or fall to avoid heat or cold stress.

Planting place:

Choose a sunny to lightly shaded location with fertile, well-drained, and evenly moist soil.

How to plant:

1. Till the soil in the planting area wide and 1-1/2 feet deep. Pour a generous amount of compost or cow manure into the soil.
2. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the root ball. Mix in some bone meal to aid root growth.
3. Place the plant in the hole and spread the roots out. The top of the root ball should be level with the surrounding soil surface.
4. Fill the hole, till the soil to remove the air pockets and water well.
5. Note: If you live in a cold area and the tree is grafted, bury the graft a few inches in the ground to protect the tree from winter freezing.

Distance:

Place the plants 2 to 5 feet apart depending on the variety, and allow adequate air circulation to help prevent moisture-borne diseases.
For bare root plants:
Soak the roots in water for at least an hour to hydrate before planting.

Growing in containers:

1. Choose a pot that is at least 15 to 20 inches in diameter and 18 to 24 inches deep, with adequate drainage.
2. Pour good quality potting soil into the container. Work in a cup of perlite to drain and a cup of bone meal to aid root growth.
3. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the root pot and place it so that the top of the root pot is level with the soil surface.
4. Fill the hole and water it fully.

PRUNING SHRUB ROSES

Most shrub roses, especially modern varieties, bloom on new wood. These are best pruned in early spring before plants break dormancy or when new growth is just emerging. Wait until all danger of severe cold is past.
1. Cut back the entire plant to about 3 feet high to make it easier to work on.
2. Remove dead and diseased canes back to the base of the plant, as well as branches that cross.
3. Take out branches that are smaller than the diameter of a pencil.
4. Cut remaining canes back to 1 to 2 feet high, just above an outward-facing bud. This will encourage new branches to grow outward for a graceful, arching habit.

Pruning modern hybrids:

Some, such as Oso Easy®, need little or no pruning. Lightly shape as needed in early spring. To rejuvenate, remove one-third of older canes every 2 to 3 years.

Pruning heirlooms:

Some, such as Gallica, musk, and rugosa, bloom on old wood and should only be pruned lightly in spring to avoid sacrificing flowers. Cut out dead and diseased canes as needed.

Deadheading:

After the first blooms in late spring or early summer, cut branches just below the spent flowers to encourage rebloom. This can be repeated as necessary throughout the summer. Some modern varieties are self-cleaning, so deadheading is optional, though plants will generally bloom more and have a neater appearance if spent flowers are removed. For varieties with hips, cease deadheading in late summer to allow fruit to develop.

SHRUUB ROSES CARE

Soil:

Roses prefer well-drained, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. They work best with a neutral to slightly acidic pH of 5.5 to 7.0, with 6.5 being ideal.

Modifications & fertilizers:

Roses are prolific, although many bush roses can survive with less fertilizer.

For new plants: Wait a few weeks after planting to start fertilizing, and avoid heavier granular fertilizers the first year.
For Perennials: There are different fertilizers specifically designed for roses, so choose the type and schedule that works for you. It is beneficial for plants to fertilize in early spring to stimulate new growth. Continue to fertilize every 2 to 6 weeks depending on the type of fertilizer. Stop fertilizing 6 to 8 weeks before your average first frost date to avoid damage to new growth. Mulch in spring with 1 to 2 inches of compost or other organic matter to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and add slow-release nutrients.

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